Stroll Through History on the Boston Freedom Trail
by admin, July 7th, 2010 | No Comments
The city of Boston is rich with history, and if you plan on visiting the area, you should set aside at least one afternoon for exploring the city’s past. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long brick path that navigates pedestrians to 16 different historical sites. The trail was the brainchild of Boston journalist William Shofield and former Boston mayor, John Hynes pushed this idea through to fruition. The trail has been helping visitors discover the history of this country for over 50 years, particularly as it was during the Revolutionary war. (more…)